This fantastic self-guided ride in Southern Burgundy is the perfect choice for those with a little less time, but who still want a trip packed with highlights. Beaune provides a charming start to the trip, with its delicate and colourful tiled roofs and winding streets concealing exceptional restaurants and wine tasting opportunities. From Beaune the cycling is through the finest and most precious vineyards of France, with ample time to stop, admire and enjoy some of the most renowned chardonnay and pinot noir in the world. Your journey ends in the architecturally stunning and vibrant city of Dijon, where you can explore the markets and enjoy a coffee in one of the chic cafes.

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1Day 1Start Beaune.

Arrive in Beaune and make your way to the hotel. There are many fantastic restaurants to choose from and your hotel will be happy to point you in the right direction.See more images and videos

2Day 2Cycle a circular route south to Pommard; then back to Beaune; alternatively spend the day enjoying Beaune.

Today you are free to take an optional ride around the local villages and vineyards or to relax and enjoy the sites of Beaune. The ride is not very long, so if you wanted to stretch your legs you could complete the loop by lunch time and then spend the afternoon enjoying the highlights of Beaune. It is possible to purchase a pass for approx 20EUR in Beaune (available at the Tourist Office) which will include entrance to the Hospice de Beaune (one of the finest examples of French 15th Century architecture) and an Art Museum, wine tasting and the process of making it.

3Day 3Ride through the vineyards and pretty villages of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny les Beaune to Nuits-St-Georges.

Heading north out of Beaune we will cycle through the villages that stand guard over their precious vineyards that form the patchwork background of our ride. You will pass through Aloxe-Corton and Savigny les Beaune, giving you plenty of opportunities to try the famous wines produced from the land you are cycling through. You will end the day in Nuits-St-Georges, the capital of the Cotes de Nuits vineyards, a vibrant little town with a lovely, atmospheric town centre and bell tower.See more images and videos

4Day 4Follow the Route Grand Crus through some of the most famous wine producing villages to Dijon.

Our final day of cycling will follow the Grand Crus route through all the most famous wine producing villages. All of them are slightly different in character and hugely proud of the wines that lend their name to the village. The route will take you all the way to the city of Dijon, which is a fantastic place to spend your final night. The riding is not challenging today so you should be able to arrive in good time, as long as you have not spent too long trying wine! It is worth leaving some time to explore Dijon. The architecture is fabulous, with the gothic style creating a fairytale atmosphere. You can enjoy a coffee in one of the chic cafes and choose from one of the many restaurants to enjoy your last meal.

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Self-guided

Why not enjoy some independence, with the flexibility of a self-guided holiday? You'll benefit from our quality research and support, but you can pace your holidays as you wish.

Activity level

You are reasonably fit, enjoy the outdoors and are looking for some exercise. Some previous experience is preferable for activity based trips.

What's included

What's included

All breakfasts

All accommodation (see below)

All luggage transfers

Route notes and maps

What's not included

Travel insurance

Bike hire (available locally from GBP70 - paid on booking)

Single accommodation (compulsory supplement from GBP200)

Visas or vaccinations

Supplement for single traveller from GBP280 (includes single accommodation supplement)

Flights from London (available on request)

Accommodation details

Hotels

You will spend 4 nights in 2 and 3 star hotels. Where possible these will be traditional Burgundian buildings with some character. All rooms have en suite facilities.

Essential info

Vaccinations and Visa
No visa required for British passport holders.
There are no specific health risks. Holiday style

This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a map and route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There maybe others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The routes notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the hotels are normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Activity Level: 2
Av. daily ride: 45km. Please note that the average distance given here is the average of the shortest routes.
No. of days cycling: 3
Terrain & route: The suggested cycling mainly follows quiet tarmac roads past villages and vineyards across undulating terrain. Occasionally a busier road is encountered, as is a longer climb, but the route is not particularly arduous.

Eating & drinking

Trip includes 4 breakfasts.
Breakfast: Continental style buffet breakfast.
Lunch and dinner (not included): France is a country renowned for its food and wine and this trip should give you the full flavour of Burgundy. Suggestions of what to do for lunch and dinner are in the cycling notes.

Trip notes

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to know about this trip, including detailed itinerary and full kit list.

Weather & seasonality

Burgundy is situated in the heart of France and usually has warm or hot summers with a continental feel to them. Generally the summer months are warm and dry, with rainfall averaging 6cm per month in July and August. The climate in Spring and Autumn is a mixture of sun and scattered showers with temperatures in the mid 20s.

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What if I want to take a day off cycling?

Then you will need to make your own way to the next hotel by public transport, or pay for a taxi. Please remember you will also have your bikes, which need to be safely transported as well. You can also phone the local taxi company (details in route notes) who transport your luggage, and see if they can give you a lift. Please note this may not always be possible.

How is my luggage transferred between hotels?

Usually by a local representative or a taxi company. You will need to leave your luggage at the hotel reception between 08:00hrs and 10:00hrs on days of hotel change - the route notes you receive with your final documents will confirm the exact time. It must be marked with the luggage labels (provided by Exodus or at the start hotel), CLEARLY VISIBLE, showing your name and the total number of bags that you are having transferred.

Can you always guarantee a bike to hire locally?

In country bike hire should be arranged at the time of booking, and the cost will be added to your invoice. Please note that there are a limited number of bikes available locally. We always have to match a person's height to the bike frame size, and as there are limited amounts of each size, we cannot always guarantee availability of the correct frame. Therefore it is recommended you add the local bike hire as early as possible.

Can Exodus help with my travel to the start point?

Although we do not have a 'group flight' as we would normally do on our guided trips, we will do our best to provide as much information as possible on helping you get to the start point, whether that is by train, bus, aeroplane or car. Please consult the trip notes for more details or ask a sales consultant.

Is is possible to hire a GPS device locally?

On a small amount of our self-guided trips there are wearable GPS devices for hire locally - please consult the trip notes or speak to a sales consultant for more details. If there is no device to hire, the GPX routes may be available to download on your smart phone or portable device - more information on this will be sent before you depart.

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